# Nowon Culture Street jokbal restaurant for a couple's dinner: Gwihan - By Seoyun (https://superchart.com/en/@tile-lunches/) - Written Sep 16, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Nowon, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written as a sponsored visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@tile-lunches/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@tile-lunches/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@tile-lunches/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@tile-lunches/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner/index.md) ## In short Gwihan Jokbal Nowon Branch is a jokbal (braised pig's trotters) restaurant on Nowon Culture Street, a 2-minute walk from exit 1 of Nowon Station in Seoul. On a couple's dinner date the writer ordered the half-and-half jokbal platter for 45,000 won with soju at 5,000 won, and the table filled up with free dried pollack and bean sprout soup, hedge tea and fresh fruit makguksu (cold noodles). One half-and-half platter was plenty for two, and two bottles of soju disappeared fast. ## Good to know - **Location**: 142 m from exit 1 of Nowon Station (Line 4), a 2-minute walk; 1st floor, next to Jeulgeoun Karaoke - **Hours**: Daily 11:00 – 02:00 the next day - **Half-and-half jokbal**: 45,000 won - **Soju**: 5,000 won - **Free with your order**: Fresh fruit makguksu, dried pollack and bean sprout soup, hedge tea *as written by the visitor on Sep 16, 2026* ![Signature photo of the half-and-half jokbal spread at Gwihan Jokbal Nowon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner-01-1u26r-900.webp) I'm a romantic apartment-hunter who scouts neighborhoods whenever there's a good restaurant nearby haha. This week my husband didn't need to ride along with our daughter's taekwondo class at night, so we got to enjoy an evening date together. Let me tell you about Gwihan Jokbal, a jokbal (pig's trotters) restaurant in Nowon — the half-and-half platter was already generous, and the free makguksu (cold noodles) made it even more of a feast : > ## Where is Gwihan Jokbal Nowon Branch, and what are its hours? ![1st-floor exterior of Gwihan Jokbal Nowon Branch near Nowon Station exit 1](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner-02-8f35v-900.webp) Gwihan Jokbal, a jokbal restaurant in Nowon, is located 142 meters from exit 1 of Nowon Station (Line 4) — about a 2-minute walk — on the 1st floor next to Jeulgeoun Karaoke. It's open daily from 11:00 to 2:00 the next day. Being right on Nowon Culture Street, it's very easy to get to. ## Is Gwihan Jokbal a good spot for a group dinner in Nowon? ![Spacious dining hall interior of Gwihan Jokbal Nowon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner-03-f64pb-900.webp) Gwihan Jokbal Nowon Branch is a popular spot for after-work dinners in Nowon, with regulars often coming with friends or family too. ![Table seating at Gwihan Jokbal Nowon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner-04-1igmv-900.webp) The dining hall was spacious, but there were a lot of guests on both sides, so I only took a photo of our own table. The spacing between tables was comfortable enough for conversation. ## What a couple ordered at Gwihan Jokbal, and what it cost ![Menu board at Gwihan Jokbal Nowon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner-05-7watc-900.webp) ![Menu items and prices at Gwihan Jokbal Nowon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner-06-71qfw-900.webp) - Half-and-half jokbal: ₩45,000 - Soju: ₩5,000 At Gwihan Jokbal Nowon Branch, the basic side dishes come out quickly right after you order. ![Table set with basic side dishes and pollack bean sprout soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner-07-q5yu0-900.webp) ![Milky broth of the pollack and bean sprout soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner-08-eff0j-900.webp) They gave us a hot pollack and bean sprout soup, loaded with pollack, and the rich, milky broth had such good depth of flavor that I ended up eating a lot of it before the jokbal even arrived. It was great for calming a hungry stomach before the meal and also perfect alongside drinks. ![Radish salad, chive salad, and kimchi side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner-09-lu4cs-900.webp) ![Plate of lettuce wraps and crunchy green chili peppers](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner-10-uivw2-900.webp) The radish salad, chive salad, kimchi, along with the lettuce wraps and crunchy green chili peppers were all delicious. ![Chilled pot of hedge tea served at the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner-11-7msnw-900.webp) They even brought out a whole pot of chilled hedge tea, and as someone who drinks like a fish haha, this hedge tea was so tasty. You know how good hedge tea is when you're drinking, right? Thanks to it, my stomach felt comfortable too. ## The 45,000-won half-and-half jokbal platter: spicy flame-grilled and classic Finally, the gorgeous-looking half-and-half jokbal arrived. Gwihan Jokbal Nowon Branch says they carefully select only domestic raw trotters and boil them fresh the same day — and the portion was generous. ## Fresh fruit makguksu comes free with the jokbal ![Free fresh fruit makguksu served with the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner-12-4wrgl-900.webp) I was so happy to hear that the sweet and tangy makguksu (cold noodles) comes free at Gwihan Jokbal Nowon Branch. ![Half-and-half jokbal and makguksu together on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner-13-1cafq-900.webp) ![Full view of the half-and-half jokbal spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner-14-4y3rc-1200.webp) We only ordered the half-and-half jokbal but ended up with this generous a spread~!!! So touched. The glossy, mouthwatering spicy grilled fire jokbal and the regular jokbal make a fantastic pair. ![A glass of soju next to the jokbal](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner-15-gf92l-900.webp) And a glass of soju is happiness. ![Plate of the moist regular jokbal](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner-16-fgi1g-900.webp) The moist, tender jokbal was chewy with no gamey smell, and had a clean, mild flavor I really liked. ![Close-up of the spicy grilled fire jokbal](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner-17-efqkh-900.webp) The spicy grilled fire jokbal, with its outstanding spicy charred flavor, was the perfect drinking companion. ![Jokbal wrapped in perilla leaves and lettuce](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner-18-h1y5o-900.webp) Layering perilla leaves and lettuce, then piling on jokbal, garlic, radish salad, and chive salad for one bite — all the day's stress just melts away. ![A bite-sized jokbal wrap ready to eat](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner-19-1a148-m-900.webp) ![Half-eaten plate of the half-and-half jokbal](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner-20-ru598-900.webp) I overate at this jokbal restaurant in Nowon that just makes the drinks go down so smoothly. ![Fresh fruit makguksu blended with real fruit](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner-21-1kvzw-900.webp) Made by blending fresh fruit right into the broth, the fresh fruit makguksu had an outstanding sweet-and-tangy savory flavor. ![A bowl of makguksu portioned out](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner-22-1bcoi-900.webp) ![Table spread with fire jokbal and pollack bean sprout soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner-23-wil92-900.webp) Eating the pollack and bean sprout soup alongside the spicy fire jokbal was a fantastic combination, and the crunchy radish salad with salted shrimp paired with the jokbal was also a great match. And the pairing of fresh fruit makguksu with jokbal — need I say more~~~~ ![Emptied jokbal plate and soju bottles at the end of the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner-24-t8kvv-900.webp) We only ordered the half-and-half jokbal at Gwihan Jokbal Nowon Branch, but they even gave us the fresh fruit makguksu for free, and we ended up polishing off two bottles of soju. ## Gwihan Jokbal Nowon Branch: generous right down to the side dishes I'd recommend this Sangye-dong area jokbal restaurant for work dinners, get-togethers with friends, or a family meal out!!! ## Where it is - Gwihan Jokbal Nowon Branch (귀한족발 노원점) - 18-6 Nohae-ro 83-gil, Nowon-gu, Seoul, South Korea, 1st floor - 서울특별시 노원구 노해로83길 18-6 1층 - 37.6559254, 127.0645994 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B7%80%ED%95%9C%EC%A1%B1%EB%B0%9C%20%EB%85%B8%EC%9B%90%EC%A0%90/@37.6559254,127.0645994,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@tile-lunches/gwihan-jokbal-nowon-banban-couple-dinner/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt